May 16 Local News U of L Group to Participate in FEMA Earthquake Drill The Federal Emergency Management Agency is conducting an exercise this week in the New Madrid Seismic Zone, which covers much of Kentucky. FEMA will conduct various simulations and drills to test the federal, state and local response to a devastating earthquake on the New Madrid Fault. Among the participants will be about 30 of the […] By Gabe Bullard May 16 Local News U of L Group to Participate in FEMA Earthquake Drill Gabe Bullard
May 4 Local News Metro Government Review of Flood Damage Costs Continues Louisville Metro Government officials are still tallying the cost of damage and cleanup from severe flooding in recent weeks. If the city can claim $2.4 million or more in damages, Metro Government can request federal assistance. At last count, $600,000 had been spent to keep flood pumps running and officials estimated an additional $100,000 would […] By Gabe Bullard May 4 Local News Metro Government Review of Flood Damage Costs Continues Gabe Bullard
May 2 Local News Beshear to Return to Western Kentucky Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear plans to return Tuesday to far western Kentucky, for further assessment of the flooding situation. Beshear, who toured the area last week, says the lower Ohio River is expected to crest at 58 feet Friday, five feet higher than earlier projections. “It’s very likely we’re going to have more flooding than […] By Tony McVeigh May 2 Local News Beshear to Return to Western Kentucky Tony McVeigh
Apr 29 Local News Louisville Officials Calculating Flood Damage, Considering FEMA Aid Request Louisville Metro Government officials have been surveying flood damage to see if the city qualifies for federal aid. So far, they’ve come up about $1.7 million short. So far, about $600,000 has been spent to keep the city’s flood pumping stations active. An additional $100,000 will likely be required to clean and repair streets. That’s […] By Gabe Bullard Apr 29 Local News Louisville Officials Calculating Flood Damage, Considering FEMA Aid Request Gabe Bullard
Aug 31 Local News City To Get More Than $3.2 Million For Ice Storm Cleanup FEMA refused the city's initial claims, noting that Louisville's debris removal costs were higher than other communities throughout the state that also suffered damage. By Rick Howlett Aug 31 Local News City To Get More Than $3.2 Million For Ice Storm Cleanup Rick Howlett
Jul 19 Local News Damage Assessment To Begin In Flood-Stricken Pike County Federal Emergency Management officials are expected in Pike County, Kentucky Tuesday to assess damage after flash floods over the weekend caused widespread damage to homes, roads and bridges. By Rick Howlett Jul 19 Local News Damage Assessment To Begin In Flood-Stricken Pike County Rick Howlett
Jul 5 Local News FEMA Storm Assistance Deadline Approaching By Brenna Angel, Kentucky Public Radio Victims of the early May storms in Kentucky now have about one week to register for possible federal assistance. FEMA spokesman Michael Skeels says the deadline is Monday, July 12. “The registration period will close at 8 pm Eastern Daylight Time that day. So we’d like everyone in Kentucky […] By Rick Howlett Jul 5 Local News FEMA Storm Assistance Deadline Approaching Rick Howlett
Oct 14 Local News Flood Relief Offices Closing Thursday Louisville's two flood disaster relief offices will close Thursday. By Gabe Bullard Oct 14 Local News Flood Relief Offices Closing Thursday Gabe Bullard
Oct 12 Local News Deadline For Flood Relief Loans Looms, SBA Offices Closing The deadline to apply for a loan from the Small Business Administration to cover damages from the August 4th flood is Tuesday. By Gabe Bullard Oct 12 Local News Deadline For Flood Relief Loans Looms, SBA Offices Closing Gabe Bullard
Oct 5 Local News Flood Aid Application Deadline Approaching Louisville residents who had property damaged in the August 4th flood have just over a week to apply for federal aid. By Gabe Bullard Oct 5 Local News Flood Aid Application Deadline Approaching Gabe Bullard
Sep 8 Local News FEMA Handing Over Offices To SBA The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin scaling back its flood-recovery operations in Louisville. By Gabe Bullard Sep 8 Local News FEMA Handing Over Offices To SBA Gabe Bullard
Sep 4 Local News FEMA Centers Open On Labor Day The Federal Emergency Management Agency says the two disaster recovery centers set up to help people affected by last month’s flash flood will be closed on Sundays, but will remain open the other days of the week until further notice, including Labor Day. FEMA spokesperson Ron Whittington says its not too late for those who […] By Rick Howlett Sep 4 Local News FEMA Centers Open On Labor Day Rick Howlett
Sep 1 Local News FEMA Sets Up At Two Louisville Lowe's Stores FEMA is teaming up with two Lowe’s home improvement stores in Louisville to offer flood mitigation advice. FEMA has set-up shop in two Lowe’s stores, one at Bashford Manor and the other on Dixie Highway. From there, spokesperson Ron Whittington says they are offering free advice on ways to prevent future flooding. “A lot of […] By Stephanie Crosby Sep 1 Local News FEMA Sets Up At Two Louisville Lowe's Stores Stephanie Crosby
Aug 25 Local News FEMA Approves Federal Money for Flood Recovery in Public Buildings FEMA has approved the use of federal money to pay for some of the damage to public property during this month’s flood. FEMA will pay up to 75% of the recovery costs from damage done to Louisville Metro Government buildings, the University of Louisville and Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. Mayor’s office spokesperson Chris Poynter […] By Stephanie Crosby Aug 25 Local News FEMA Approves Federal Money for Flood Recovery in Public Buildings Stephanie Crosby
Aug 18 Local News Two FEMA Disaster Recovery Offices Open Applicants for federal financial disaster aid are filing into two disaster recovery offices set up by FEMA. The offices are at 1701 Muhammad Ali Blvd. and 2911 Taylor Blvd. FEMA spokesperson Ron Whittington says that’s where individuals can apply for federal loans or grants to recover from the flood. He says it’s sometimes a frustrating […] By Stephanie Crosby Aug 18 Local News Two FEMA Disaster Recovery Offices Open Stephanie Crosby